Recovery Technician Full-Time Days

Job Description

Job Description

Recovery Technician Full-Time Days

Location: Loveland, CO
Schedule: Thursday Saturday, 6:00 AM 6:30 PM
Employment Type: Temporary, with opportunity to convert to direct hire
Compensation: $17 $20/hour
Reports To: Recovery Technician Supervisor

Position Summary

A behavioral healthcare organization is seeking a Recovery Technician to support patient safety, wellbeing, and daily operations within an adult inpatient treatment facility.

The Recovery Technician works closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures. This individual helps maintain a safe, structured, and supportive treatment environment for adults receiving care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor patient activities and behaviors, reporting significant observations to clinical staff.

• Complete daily logs, patient documentation, and required paperwork accurately and on time.

• Maintain structured daily schedules, including meals, transportation, activities, and transitions.

• Conduct patient observation rounds and support patient safety throughout assigned shifts.

• Participate in recreational outings and activities, encouraging healthy coping skills and positive social interactions.

• Provide a supportive environment and respond proactively to patient needs.

• Assist with facility cleanliness, organization, and upkeep.

• Collaborate with clinical and medical staff to address patient needs.

• Facilitate or assist with educational and activity-based group sessions.

• Coordinate safe and efficient patient transportation.

• Assist with new patient admissions, orientation, treatment planning, and discharge planning.

• Maintain professional boundaries and utilize therapeutic communication techniques.

• Apply de-escalation techniques when managing challenging patient situations.

• Assist clinical and administrative staff during emergencies.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

• Follow organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to build rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and patient safety protocols.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Familiarity with the surrounding geographic area for efficient patient transportation.

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to patient rights, safety, sanitation, and confidentiality.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential treatment, or similar patient care settings.

• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.

Additional Information

This position requires working onsite in an adult inpatient behavioral healthcare environment. Candidates should be comfortable supporting individuals undergoing substance use treatment and working collaboratively with clinical staff.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.